Police release name of Brampton stabbing victim

The identity of a teen killed Saturday in Brampton has been released. Peel police named Klayton Wynter, 15, the sixth homicide victim in Peel region of 2011.

Police responded to a call shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday after an altercation between two groups of youths took place in the parking lot outside the Bramalea City Centre shopping mall. When they arrived, police found Wynter suffering from life-threatening injuries. He had been stabbed. The victim was rushed to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Constable George Tudos said several individuals had been taken into custody and that police were also speaking with witnesses.

“There were two large groups involved and we’re trying to determine if these individuals [in custody] are the victim’s friends or if they’re from the other group,” he said.

It is not yet known whether Saturday’s stabbing was gang-related and police are yet unable to provide a description of any suspects.

“We’re not sure if this was random or not,” Const. Tudos said.

Police urge anyone who witnessed or has information about this incident to contact 905-453-2121 x 3205.